Gypsum and Triplite Physical Properties

Gypsum

Triplite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Flexible

Soluble

2.20-2.40

Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous

Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}

CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

3.85-3.94

Conchoidal, Uneven

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

5-5.5

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

Gypsum and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gypsum and Triplite Specific Gravity

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