Pietersite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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

Pietersite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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