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Siderite and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89  
3.48-3.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaTiSiO5  

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Siderite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Titanite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Titanite Specific Gravity

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

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