×

Rosasite
Rosasite

Triplite
Triplite



ADD
Compare
X
Rosasite
X
Triplite

Rosasite and Triplite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.23.85-3.94
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rosasite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Triplite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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