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Anthophyllite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Anthophyllite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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