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Xenotime and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Xenotime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.30-5.10   
3.52-3.54   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
YPO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Xenotime and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Xenotime 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 Xenotime and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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Xenotime and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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

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