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Titanite Sphene and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.