Anatase and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Anatase

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.973.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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