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Magnesite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92-3.123.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Magnesite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Magnesite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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