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Titanite Sphene and Peridot Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Titanite Sphene and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Titanite Sphene and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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