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Gaspeite and Sard Physical Properties


Sard 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   
2.58-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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