Violane and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.52-3.54
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Violane and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Violane and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.