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Titanite Sphene and Black Opal 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
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.