Gahnite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gahnite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Gahnite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.