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Sphene and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

-99995.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO5
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphene and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene and Beryllonite 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 Sphene and Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sphene- CaTiSiO5
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sphene and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphene and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphene and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphene is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.