Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Titanite Sphene

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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

1.25-1.35

3.52-3.54

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

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5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene 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 Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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

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Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.