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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.