Triplite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
-
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.