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Hypersthene and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.52-3.54   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hypersthene and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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