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Titanite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.48-3.606.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.