Garnet and Titanite Physical Properties

Garnet

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

3.55-4.333.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Garnet and Titanite Specific Gravity

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