Gaspeite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Rock Crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gaspeite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Gaspeite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.