Anthophyllite and Titanite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Titanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.53.48-3.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaTiSiO5

Anthophyllite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

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Anthophyllite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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