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Clinothulite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Clinothulite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Triplite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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

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