Triplite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Triplite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.94

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KAlSi₃O₈

Triplite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Triplite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.