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Triplite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Triplite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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