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Faustite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Faustite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Triplite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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

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