Thaumasite and Triplite Physical Properties

Thaumasite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Thaumasite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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