Parisite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Parisite

Titanite Sphene

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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

4.33-4.423.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Parisite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Parisite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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