Titanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Titanite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.60

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Titanite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Titanite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.