Anatase and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Anatase

Anhydrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Anatase and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Anatase and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.