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Titanite Sphene and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
2.6-2.7   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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3,1   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Titanite Sphene and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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