Triplite and Black Opal Physical Properties

Triplite

Black Opal

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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

3.85-3.941.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Triplite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.