Triplite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Triplite

Muscovite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Triplite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Triplite Vs Watermelon Tourmaline

Triplite Vs White Opal

Triplite Vs Willemite

Triplite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.