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Titanite and Microlite 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
5.5
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.