Iolite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Iolite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.73.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Iolite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Iolite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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