Titanite Sphene and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Titanite Sphene and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Titanite Sphene and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.