Triplite and Sonolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.82-4.00
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Not Available
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Triplite and Sonolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Triplite and Sonolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.