Sonolite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Sonolite

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

3.82-4.003.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sonolite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sonolite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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