Triplite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Triplite

Rhodochrosite

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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

3.85-3.94

3.0-3.3

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Triplite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Triplite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.