Gaspeite and Triplite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Triplite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gaspeite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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