Baddeleyite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Baddeleyite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Baddeleyite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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