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Anatase and Augelite Physical Properties

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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
2.70-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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