Triplite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Triplite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.944.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Triplite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Triplite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.