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Titanite Sphene and Chlorapatite 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
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Titanite Sphene and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Titanite Sphene and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.