Demantoid and Titanite Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.953.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Demantoid and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Demantoid and Titanite Specific Gravity

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