Gaspeite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Gaspeite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Gaspeite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.