Triplite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Triplite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.94Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Triplite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Triplite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.