Home
Gemstones


Titanite Sphene and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
2.15-2.40   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Titanite Sphene and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Titanite Sphene and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones