Lazulite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Lazulite

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

3.04-3.173.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lazulite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Lazulite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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