Titanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6.5-7
  
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
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.