Mottramite and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.9
  
3.85-3.94
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
None observed
  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mottramite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Triplite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mottramite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mottramite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mottramite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mottramite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.