Diamond and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Chemical Composition
C
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diamond and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diamond and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.
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