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Titanite Sphene and Sellaite 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
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Titanite Sphene and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.