Apatite and Titanite Physical Properties

Apatite

Titanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.233.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Apatite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Apatite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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