Triplite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Triplite

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.94

3.63-3.79

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Triplite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Triplite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.