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Triplite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94   
2.98-3.03   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Triplite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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