Triplite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Triplite

Dumortierite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.26-3.41

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-8.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Triplite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Triplite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.