Triplite and Willemite Physical Properties

Triplite

Willemite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.943.89-4.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.