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Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.14
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pezzottaite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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