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Triplite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Triplite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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