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Moldavite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moldavite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moldavite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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