Titanite Sphene and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Titanite Sphene and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite Sphene and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Titanite Sphene and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.