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Turquoise and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.52-3.54   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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