Titanite Sphene and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
1.98-2.25
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
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6.5
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.