Anatase and Calcite Physical Properties

Anatase

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.67-2.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.