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Titanite Sphene and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
3.2-3.4   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Titanite Sphene and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Titanite Sphene and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.

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