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Anatase and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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