Baryte and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Triplite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.