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Triplite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
PbWO4  

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Triplite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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