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Piemontite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.71   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4.5-5   

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

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Piemontite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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

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