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Triplite and Morganite Physical Properties


Morganite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.71-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
3,1 basal  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Triplite and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.

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