Axinite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Axinite

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

3.26-3.363.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Axinite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Axinite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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