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Uvite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Uvite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Triplite 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 Uvite and Triplite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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