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Chrysotile and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Chrysotile and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Titanite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Titanite Specific Gravity

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

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