Triplite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Triplite

Diaspore

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Very brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.30-3.40

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Triplite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Triplite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.