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Titanite Sphene and Sunstone Physical Properties

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
3.52-3.54
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Titanite Sphene and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite Sphene and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Titanite Sphene and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.