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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.52-3.54
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Distinct
5-5.5
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Readily soluble in HF
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2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Titanite Sphene and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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