Schorlomite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.933.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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