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Titanite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.603.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Titanite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Titanite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.