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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene
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Titanite Sphene and Franklinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.52-3.54
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct
5-5.5
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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5.05-5.22
Uneven
None
5.5-6
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Titanite Sphene and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Franklinite Specific Gravity

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