Triplite and Zircon Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
3.93-4.73
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{110} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO4
Triplite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Triplite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.
