Triplite and Hydrophane Physical Properties

Triplite

Hydrophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.941.98-2.50

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

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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 Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

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

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Triplite and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.