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Aventurine and Triplite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aventurine and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Aventurine and Triplite Specific Gravity

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