Chrysotile and Triplite Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Triplite Specific Gravity

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