Triplite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Triplite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Triplite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Triplite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.