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Crocoite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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