Realgar and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
3.52-3.54
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.