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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Jade Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Titanite Sphene and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Titanite Sphene and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.