Triplite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Triplite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.