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Thomsonite and Sphene Physical Properties


Sphene and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaTiSiO5  

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Thomsonite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite and 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 Thomsonite and Sphene chemical formula.

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Thomsonite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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