Triplite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Triplite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.941.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

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

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Triplite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

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Triplite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.