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Titanite and Parisite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.48-3.60
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
5-5.5
CaTiSiO5
 
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4.33-4.42
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Perfect
4.5
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.