Moonstone and Titanite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Titanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.603.48-3.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

CaTiSiO5

Moonstone and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

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Moonstone and Titanite Specific Gravity

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