Titanite Sphene and Celestine Physical Properties

Titanite Sphene

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.52-3.543.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53-3.5

2 10

1.4 Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite Sphene and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Titanite Sphene and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.