×

Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

Caledonite
Caledonite



ADD
Compare
X
Titanite Sphene
X
Caledonite

Titanite Sphene and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.545.6-5.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Titanite Sphene and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Titanite Sphene and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.