Maw Sit Sit and Triplite Physical Properties

Maw Sit Sit and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit and Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Maw Sit Sit- (K,Na)3(Al,Fe)2Si3O12
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Maw Sit Sit and Triplite Specific Gravity

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