Adamite and Titanite Physical Properties

Adamite

Titanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.32-4.483.48-3.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

3.55-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

CaTiSiO5

Adamite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Titanite 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 Adamite and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

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Adamite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.