Zincite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Zincite

Titanite Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.903.52-3.54

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zincite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zincite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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