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Titanite

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Titanite and Herderite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.602.90-3.02
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.