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Esquema molecular
Gaspeite
(Ni,Mg,Fe)CO3
Description
Gaspeite is a rare nickel carbonate mineral notable for its intense apple-green color. It was first discovered in Gaspe, Quebec.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
(Ni,Mg,Fe)CO3
Classification
carbonatos
Crystal system
trigonal
Luster
vítreo
Streak
blanco
Density
3.71 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
800 °C
Mohs Scale — 4.5/10
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Referencia: Apatito
Color
#50C878
#7CFC00
verde manzana brillante
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Ornamental jewelry and collector pieces.
Uso industrial
Minor source of nickel in specific geological contexts.
Similar minerals
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| Properties | Gaspeite | Smithsonite | Siderite | Magnesite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | (Ni,Mg,Fe)CO3 | ZnCO3 | FeCO₃ | MgCO₃ |
| Classification | Carbonates | Carbonates | Carbonate | Carbonatos |
| Crystal system | trigonal | trigonal | Rhombohedral | Hexagonal |
| Hardness | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Density | 3.71 g/cm³ | 4.4 g/cm³ | 3.8 g/cm³ | 2.9 g/cm³ |
| Luster | vítreo | Vítreo a nacarado | Vitreous | Vitreo |
| Streak | blanco | Blanca | White | blanco |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Magnesita · Siderita · Smithsonita
Derivatives and uses
Mainly used as cabochons for jewelry making.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Canadá, Australia
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Periodic table
Contains elements: Ni · Mg · Fe · C · O
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Carbon
#6 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass12.011 u
Density1.821 g/cm³
Melting point—
Boiling point—
StateSolid
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
