Fibrolite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fibrolite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fibrolite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.