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Amazonite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573.52-3.54
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi3O8
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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