Triplite and Halite Physical Properties

Triplite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCl

Triplite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

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Triplite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.