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Pearl and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.71   

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

Cleavage
none   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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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.

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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.

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