Simpsonite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Simpsonite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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3.52-3.54

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Simpsonite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Simpsonite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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