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Stolzite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
3.71   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5-5   

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

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Stolzite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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

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