Sheen Obsidian and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
3.52-3.54
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
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CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sheen Obsidian and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sheen Obsidian and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sheen Obsidian and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sheen Obsidian and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sheen Obsidian is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.