Triplite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Triplite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Triplite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

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Triplite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.