Wardite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Wardite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.813.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Wardite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wardite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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