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Tinzenite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tinzenite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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