Sapphire and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.52-3.54
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sapphire and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sapphire and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.
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