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Anatase and Barite 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
4.48
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BaSO4

Anatase and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Anatase and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.

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