Staurolite and Triplite Physical Properties

Staurolite

Triplite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.7-3.83.85-3.94

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Staurolite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Staurolite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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