Triplite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Triplite

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.946.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Good [110] and [021]

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)

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.