Dallasite and Triplite Physical Properties

Dallasite

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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

2.58-2.913.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

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)

Dallasite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite 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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Dallasite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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