Crocoite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10
  
3.52-3.54
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Crocoite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Crocoite 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 Crocoite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crocoite- PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Crocoite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crocoite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crocoite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crocoite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.