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Titanite

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Titanite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.604.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Titanite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Austinite 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 Titanite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Titanite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.