Triplite and Alunite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
2.6-2.9
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
On {0001}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Triplite and Alunite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Triplite and Alunite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.