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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.541.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Titanite Sphene and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Titanite Sphene and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.