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Hanksite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Readily soluble in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.562
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hanksite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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