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Spinel and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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