Pumpellyite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.30
3.52-3.54
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pumpellyite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pumpellyite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pumpellyite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pumpellyite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pumpellyite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.