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Titanite Sphene and Mellite Physical Properties


Mellite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
1.58-1.60   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{011} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Titanite Sphene and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.

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