Triplite

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Skardu Area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
1.09 carats
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Triplite is named after Greek "triplos" - triple, alluding to its three prominent cleavages.

Triplite occurs in a number of indistinct forms or as masses which are translucent to opaque dark red to brown, or black with vitreous to resinous lustre.

Triplite gems are very difficult to facet.
15 photos

Triplite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 

Triplite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Triplite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
Contributed photos
Lightest:0.13 cts
Heaviest:1.09 cts
Average:0.39 cts
Total photos:15
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0.13ct to 0.23ct0.23ct to 0.32ct0.32ct to 0.42ct0.42ct to 0.51ct0.51ct to 0.61ct0.61ct to 0.71ct0.71ct to 0.80ct0.80ct to 0.90ct0.90ct to 0.99ct0.99ct to 1.09ct
General Information
Chemical Formula
(Mn
2+
 
,Fe
2+
 
,Mg,Ca)
 
2
(PO
 
4
)(F,OH)
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mohs Hardness
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