Triplite and Celestine Physical Properties

Triplite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

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)

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.