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Triplite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
10  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
C  

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Triplite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Triplite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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