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Titanite
Titanite

Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite



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Titanite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.601.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Titanite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Titanite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.