Melanite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Melanite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.70-4.103.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Melanite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Melanite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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