Titanite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Titanite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.48-3.60

3.06

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

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1.8 Chemical Composition

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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Titanite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Titanite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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