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Tektite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
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
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CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tektite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Tektite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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