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Lazulite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
3.52-3.54   

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)   

Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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