Triplite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Triplite

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Triplite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.