Triplite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
  
3.06-3.19
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Triplite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Triplite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.