Triplite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Triplite

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.