Anatase and Chromite Physical Properties

Anatase

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.974.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe++Cr2O4

Anatase and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Anatase and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.