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Titanite Sphene and Quartz 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
3.52-3.54
2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Titanite Sphene and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Titanite Sphene and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.