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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.543.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4

Titanite Sphene and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Titanite Sphene and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.