Triplite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
2.60-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.