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Edenite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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