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Anatase and Andalusite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Anatase and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Anatase and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.

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