Titanite Sphene and Coral Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
  
2.60-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Titanite Sphene and Coral Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite Sphene and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Titanite Sphene and Coral Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.