Triplite and Hercynite Physical Properties

Triplite

Hercynite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.944.39

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Triplite and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Triplite and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.