Triplite and Axinite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Triplite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Triplite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.