Triplite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.06-3.25
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Triplite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Triplite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.