Triplite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.60-3.61
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Triplite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Triplite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.