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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.542.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.