Triplite and Corundum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.90-4.05
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
None – parting in 3 directions
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Triplite and Corundum Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Triplite and Corundum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.