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Triplite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Triplite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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