Triplite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Triplite

Poudretteite

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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

3.85-3.942.51-2.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Triplite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Triplite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.