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Forsterite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.23-3.26
Conchoidal
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
6.5-7
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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3.52-3.54
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct
5-5.5
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Forsterite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite Vs Titanite Sphene during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is whereas that of Titanite Sphene is .