Stichtite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Stichtite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.11-2.20

3.52-3.54

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stichtite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Stichtite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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