×

Thulite
Thulite

Sphene
Sphene



ADD
Compare
X
Thulite
X
Sphene

Thulite and Sphene Physical Properties

Add ⊕

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.1-9999
1 7.18
👆🏻

Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
-

Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-7-9999
2 10
👆🏻

Chemical Composition

Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaTiSiO5

Thulite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sphene- CaTiSiO5

Thulite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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