Triplite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Triplite

Tremolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.85-3.942.95-3.07

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Triplite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Triplite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.