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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Titanite Sphene and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Titanite Sphene and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.