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Agate and Titanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.48-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
CaTiSiO5

Agate and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Agate and Titanite Specific Gravity

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