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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2

Titanite Sphene and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Titanite Sphene and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.