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Uvite and Titanite Sphene 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
2.97-3.14
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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