Triplite and Proustite Physical Properties

Triplite

Proustite

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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

3.85-3.945.51-5.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Distinct on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.