Sarcopside and Triplite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Triplite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.85-3.94

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

FeAs

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sarcopside and Triplite Specific Gravity

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