Triplite and Sogdianite Physical Properties

Triplite

Sogdianite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.77-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{0001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Red Gemstones

Triplite Vs White Opal

Triplite Vs Watermelon Tourmaline

Triplite Vs Willemite

Triplite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.