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Zinnwaldite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
3.52-3.54   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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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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.

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