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Triplite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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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
3.85-3.943.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.