Hexagonite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hexagonite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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