Riebeckite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Riebeckite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.443.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.04.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Riebeckite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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

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Riebeckite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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