Triplite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Triplite

Apophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.30-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Triplite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.