Triplite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Triplite

Rhodolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.84

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

none, may show indistinct parting

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Triplite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Triplite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.