Triplite and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
  
6.13
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Triplite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.