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Triplite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

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)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Triplite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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