Triplite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
2.67-2.78
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Triplite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Triplite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.