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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Microcline 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
3.52-3.542.55-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Titanite Sphene and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Titanite Sphene and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.