Sylvite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Sylvite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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