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Anatase and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Anatase and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Anatase and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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