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Sillimanite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.52-3.54   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sillimanite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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