Pyroxmangite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77
  
3.52-3.54
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Pyroxmangite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pyroxmangite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.