Triplite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Triplite

Chrysocolla

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.00-2.45

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

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Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Triplite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Triplite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.