Triplite and Spodumene Physical Properties

Triplite

Spodumene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Triplite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Triplite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.