Tantalite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Tantalite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good in one direction

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tantalite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tantalite 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 Tantalite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tantalite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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