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Titanite Sphene and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
3.15-3.21   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Titanite Sphene and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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