Rutile and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Rutile

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble in acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.20-4.303.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutile and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rutile and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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