Titanite Sphene and Lizardite Physical Properties

Titanite Sphene and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Titanite Sphene and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.