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Sapphirine 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
3.40-3.583.48-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sapphirine and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sapphirine and Titanite Specific Gravity

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