Powellite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Powellite

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

4.233.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Powellite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Powellite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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