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Titanite Sphene
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Titanite Sphene and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Titanite Sphene and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Titanite Sphene and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.