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Triplite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Triplite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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