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Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite and Titanite Sphene 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 Ajoite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ajoite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ajoite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.

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