Triplite and Celestine Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3-3.5
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
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.