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Prehnite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.953.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
2.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Not Available
2.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
2.11 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prehnite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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