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Titanite Sphene and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Titanite Sphene and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Titanite Sphene and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.