Sardonyx and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sardonyx and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sardonyx and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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