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Anorthite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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