Triplite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Triplite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Triplite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Triplite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.