Triplite and Gedrite Physical Properties

Triplite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Triplite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.