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Sarcopside and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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