Triplite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Triplite

Dioptase

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.85-3.94

Conchoidal, Uneven

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

5-5.5

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

Brittle

Soluble

3.25-3.35

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Perfect in three directions

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Triplite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite Vs Dioptase during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is whereas that of Dioptase is .