Anatase and Ajoite Physical Properties

Anatase

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Anatase and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Ajoite 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 Anatase and Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Anatase and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.