Mimetite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Mimetite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.103.52-3.54

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] Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mimetite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Mimetite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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