Titanite Sphene and Smaragdite Physical Properties

Titanite Sphene

Smaragdite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.52-3.543.24-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Titanite Sphene and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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

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Titanite Sphene and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.