Siderite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Siderite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.83-3.893.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {01 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Siderite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Siderite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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