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Triplite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Triplite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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