Hardystonite and Triplite Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Triplite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.4433.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Hardystonite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hardystonite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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