Triplite and Periclase Physical Properties

Triplite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Triplite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Triplite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.