Axinite and Triplite Physical Properties

Axinite

Triplite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.26-3.363.85-3.94

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Good on {100}

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Axinite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Axinite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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