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Triplite (gem)

#40054
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Triplite from Ho Nala, Braldu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan - 40054
Triplite from Ho Nala, Braldu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan - 40054

Triplite (gem)

#40054
Availability
Sold
Size
1.5 x 1.2 x 1 cm - Thumbnail 
Formula
Mn2+2(PO4)F (RRUFF)
Locality
Ho Nala, Braldu Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Tagged
phosphate

Triplite is a primary phosphate found in pegmatites and is usually just an ugly deep brown. This stuff is the world's best and is a flaming reddish orange color and gemmy.

Triplite

Formula
Mn2+2(PO4)F 
Crystal System
Monoclinic 
Crystal Habit
Massive - Granular 
Cleavage
Good, Distinct, None 
Luster
Resinous - Greasy 
Color
brown, dark brown, salmon pink, brownish black, black 
Streak
yellowish gray 
Class
Monoclinic - Prismatic 
Fracture
Uneven 
Hardness
5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

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