Gaspeite

Gaspeite's toughness is rated as fair, indicating it may be prone to damage from chipping or cracking if handled roughly or worn daily.

Gaspeite's sensitivity to water, heat, stains, and chemicals indicates that it requires careful handling and is not ideal for daily use where such exposures are common.

Gaspéite is known from a handful of locations worldwide. Aside from its type locality in Canada, gaspéite is found in the nickeliferous gossans of Kambalda type komatiitic nickel ore deposits in Kambalda, and nearby Widgie Townsite, Widgiemooltha, both south of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, in both locations also associated with garnierite and kambaldaite. Nickel carbonate, though not conclusively proven to be gaspéite, is also reported in hydrothermally altered ultramafic rocks in New South Wales, Australia, associated with serpentinite bodies and lode gold deposits. Gaspéite is reported from the Lord Brassey Mine, Tasmania, in association with hellyerite.

Gaspéite presence in the geologic environment may be used as an ore mining indicator of nickel rich minerals nearby. Gaspéite stones are used for carving ornamental objects and animal figurines, and are also cut and polished into attractive apple green color (often veined) cabochons for jewelry use.

Gaspeite's vibrational energy supposedly promotes healing throughout the body and even encourages the possessor to heal themselves! It's said to tap into your consciousness, giving you a greater understanding and awareness of yourself and what you desire, thus aiding spiritual growth. The belief is that gaspeite works to ground you by connecting with all of your chakras.