Triplite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{0110} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Triplite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Triplite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.