Titanite Sphene and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
2.51-2.63
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Titanite Sphene and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite Sphene and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Titanite Sphene and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.