Triplite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.28-3.31
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
None observed
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Triplite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Triplite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.