Steatite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.80
3.52-3.54
Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Steatite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Steatite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Steatite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Steatite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.