Triplite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Triplite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Triplite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Triplite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.