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Gaspeite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4.23   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaspeite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Powellite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Gaspeite and Powellite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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