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Amethyst and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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