Jade and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.