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Titanite Sphene
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Titanite Sphene and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.544.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Titanite Sphene and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.