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Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
3.02
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.