Phosphophyllite and Titanite Physical Properties

Phosphophyllite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Titanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Phosphophyllite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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