Quick Facts on Sphene Stone
| Chemical Formula |
: | CaTiSiO5 |
| Color |
: | Brown to Yellow Color |
| Hardness |
: | 5 - 5.5 |
| Specific Gravity |
: | 3.52 - 3.54 |
Sphene is a
titanium accessory mineral in some granite and metamorphic rocks,
CaTiSiO5, occurring in usually small brown or yellow crystals and
sometimes used as a gemstone. Due to the titanium content present in
Sphene, it is also called titanite. It derives its name from the
Greek word for wedge, due to its typical wedge shaped crystal habit.
It can be cut as a gemstone that has unique and bright color
shades. Twinning is common in sphene. Sphene can form nice crystals
and can make a good addition to the collection of a collector who
appreciates different crystal forms. It is found in the regions of
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, Canada, New York and California.
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