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Polyhalite and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Polyhalite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Titanite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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

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