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Titanite Sphene and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Titanite Sphene and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Titanite Sphene and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.