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Emerald and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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