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Quartz and Triplite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Triplite Specific Gravity

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