Triplite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Triplite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Triplite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.