Titanite Sphene and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.52-3.54
2.95-3.07
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Titanite Sphene and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Titanite Sphene and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Titanite Sphene and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Titanite Sphene and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Titanite Sphene and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Titanite Sphene is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.