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Grossular and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
none  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Grossular and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Triplite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Triplite Specific Gravity

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

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