Peridot and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Peridot

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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