Ruby and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Ruby

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.97-4.053.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

95-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ruby and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Ruby- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Ruby and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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