Serpentine and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Serpentine

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Serpentine and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Serpentine and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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