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Triplite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Triplite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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