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Zinnwaldite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.52-3.54
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zinnwaldite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

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