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Albite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.653.52-3.54
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Albite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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