Triplite and Siderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.83-3.89
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Siderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Siderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.