Triplite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Triplite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Triplite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.