Bustamite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.52-3.54
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bustamite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bustamite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.