Titanite Sphene and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Titanite Sphene

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.52-3.543.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite Sphene and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Titanite Sphene and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.