Chlorite group and Triplite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Triplite

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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

2.6-3.33.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Chlorite group and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chlorite group and Triplite Specific Gravity

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