Creedite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Creedite

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

2.703.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Creedite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite 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 Creedite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Creedite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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