Triplite and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Triplite

Oligoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

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1.3 Solubility

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1.4 Durability

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1.6 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

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

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

1.10 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.11 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.12 Chemical Composition

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

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Triplite and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Triplite and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.