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Triplite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Triplite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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