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Barite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.52-3.54   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Barite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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