Titanite Sphene and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Titanite Sphene

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.52-3.542.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Titanite Sphene and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Titanite Sphene and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.