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Precious stones >> Gaspeite
Semi Precious Stone Gaspeite
Gaspeite is a relatively rare mineral that are
found only in a few localities. Its light green, almost apple
green color is quite unique and some of the varieties are almost
neon green. It may contain brownish patches which could give it
a distinctive character. Gaspeite is found around nickel sulfide
deposits and it is named for the locality of Gaspe Peninsula,
Quebec, Canada where it was originally found. Sources are Canada
and Western Australia.
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Historical Facts of Gaspeite
| Chemistry Composition |
(Ni, Mg, Fe) CO3, Nickel Magnesium Iron Carbonate
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| Hardness |
4.5 - 5 |
| Color |
Pale green, Apple green |
| Group |
Calcite |
| Luster |
Vitreous to dull |
| Minerals |
Millerite, pentlandite, skutterudite, annabergite |
| Occurrences |
Peninsula, Lemieux Township, Gaspe'-ouest County,
Quebec and Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, Australia |
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Gem Jewelry Gaspeite
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| Gaspeite Necklace |
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