Titanite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Titanite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.48-3.60

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

5-5.5

CaTiSiO5

Brittle

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

3.00-3.25

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

CaF₂

Titanite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Titanite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.