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Trinitite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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