Celestine and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Celestine

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.003.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Celestine and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Celestine and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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