Titanite Sphene and Linarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
  
5.35
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Titanite Sphene and Linarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite Sphene and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Titanite Sphene and Linarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.