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Titanite Sphene and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
6.3   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Titanite Sphene and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.

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