Titanite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Titanite

Catapleiite

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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

3.48-3.602.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Titanite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Titanite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.