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Mellite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.58-1.603.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mellite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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