Pearl and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Pearl

Gaspeite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.853.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Pearl and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Gaspeite 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 Pearl and Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Compare Blue Gemstones

Pearl Vs Precious Opal

Pearl Vs Prase

Pearl Vs Prase Opal

Pearl and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.