Allanite and Triplite Physical Properties

Allanite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Allanite- Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Allanite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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