Tinaksite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Tinaksite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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

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Tinaksite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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