Triplite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Triplite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Readily soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.562

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Triplite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Triplite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.