Trinitite and Triplite Physical Properties

Trinitite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Trinitite 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 Trinitite and Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Trinitite- SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Trinitite and Triplite Specific Gravity

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