Pectolite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pectolite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pectolite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.