Sanidine and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Sanidine

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sanidine and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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