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Prase 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
2.64-2.69
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prase and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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