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Turquoise and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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