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Titanite

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Titanite and Calcite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.602.67-2.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.