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Titanite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.