Emerald and Triplite Physical Properties

Emerald

Triplite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Hard

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.783.85-3.94

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Emerald and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Emerald and Triplite Specific Gravity

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