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Hauyne and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hauyne and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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