Triplite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.