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Abalone and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Abalone and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Triplite 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 Abalone and Triplite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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