Triplite and Herderite Physical Properties

Triplite

Herderite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.85-3.94

Conchoidal, Uneven

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

5-5.5

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

2.90-3.02

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Indistinct on {110}

5-5.5

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Triplite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.