Inderite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{110} Good
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Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Inderite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Inderite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Inderite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Inderite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Inderite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.