Fluorite and Titanite Physical Properties

Fluorite

Titanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.00-3.253.48-3.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaF₂

CaTiSiO5

Fluorite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂
Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

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Fluorite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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