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Stolzite 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
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3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Triplite chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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