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Grandidierite and Titanite Physical Properties

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
2.85-3.003.48-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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