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Triplite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

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)  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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.

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