Triplite and Witherite Physical Properties

Triplite

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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

3.85-3.944.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Triplite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Triplite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.