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Titanite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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