Moissanite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Moissanite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.243.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

(0001) indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moissanite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moissanite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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