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Diopside and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Diopside and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Diopside and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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