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Titanite Sphene and Apatite 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
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Titanite Sphene and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Titanite Sphene and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.