Seraphinite and Titanite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Titanite

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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

2.60-3.023.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Seraphinite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Seraphinite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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