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Titanite Sphene and Jadeite 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
3.52-3.54
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.