Garnet and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Garnet and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.