Triplite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Triplite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Triplite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Triplite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.