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Triplite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Triplite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Triplite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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