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Titanite Sphene and Actinolite 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
3.52-3.54
3.00
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Actinolite 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 Sphene and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.