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Titanite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Titanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.48-3.60   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Titanite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Titanite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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