Triplite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Triplite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.85-3.946.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Triplite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Triplite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.