Magnetite and Gaspite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Gaspite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Magnetite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite and Gaspite 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 Magnetite and Gaspite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Magnetite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnetite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnetite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnetite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.