Triplite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.