Triplite and Barite Physical Properties

Triplite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.944.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaSO4

Triplite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Triplite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.