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Triplite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite 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 Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.