Moroxite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Moroxite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.263.52-3.54

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Moroxite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moroxite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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