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Triplite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Triplite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Albite 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 Triplite and Albite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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