Gaspeite

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A bright grass-green to olive or yellowish green gemstone first discovered in Canada. This stone is commonly used to carved into artistic sculptures. This stone can be faceted or cut as cabochons and set in jewelry.

Gaspeite Polished
Gaspeite Classification
Common Name Gaspeite
Species Gaspeite
Gaspeite Optical Properties
Transparency Opaque-Translucent
Dispersion Strength: None
Refractive Index 1.610-1.830
Birefringence 0.220
Optic Character Uniaxial
Optic Sign Negative
Polariscope Reaction Doubly Refractive (DR)
Fluorescence SWUV: Inert
LWUV: Inert
Pleochroism None
Gaspeite Characteristic Physical Properties
Hardness 4.5-5
Streak Yellow-green
Specific Gravity Typical: 3.710
Toughness Fair
Luster Dull, Vitreous
Stability Fair
Fracture Perfect, uneven
Cleavage Good, in one direction
Gaspeite Chemistry & Crystallography
Chemical Name nickel carbonate
Chemical Formula (Ni,MgFe)CO3
Crystal System Trigonal
Chemistry Classification Carbonate

Gaspeite Colors

  • Green Gaspeite Green

Countries of Origin

Tanzania, United Republic Of; United States of America (the); Japan; Kazakhstan; Bosnia And Herzegovina; Spain; Greece; Canada; Italy; South Africa; Zimbabwe; Australia; Germany

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This page was created on June 27, 2014.

This page was last edited on October 24, 2019.