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Titanite and Sapphirine 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
3.48-3.603.40-3.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.