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Agate and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Agate and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Triplite chemical formula.

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Agate and Triplite Specific Gravity

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

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