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Titanite
Titanite

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Titanite and Emerald Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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-

Durability

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Hard

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.602.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
Be3Al2SiO6

Titanite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Titanite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.