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Leucophanite and Triplite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Leucophanite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Triplite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Leucophanite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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