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Titanite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60  
2.9  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Titanite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Titanite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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