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Titanite Sphene and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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