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Friedelite and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Friedelite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Titanite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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

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