Anglesite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Anglesite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.393.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anglesite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anglesite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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