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Titanite Sphene and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54  
5.5  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Titanite Sphene and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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