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Triplite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
4.33-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Triplite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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