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Triplite and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Triplite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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