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Liddicoatite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.02   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0001} Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Liddicoatite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Liddicoatite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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