Triplite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Triplite

Cordierite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.57-2.66

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Triplite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Triplite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.