Sphalerite and Titanite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Titanite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.48-3.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO5

Sphalerite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite and Titanite 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 Sphalerite and Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

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Sphalerite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.