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Spinel and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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