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Triplite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Triplite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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