Triplite and Edenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.05-3.37
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good on (110)
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Triplite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Triplite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.