Anatase and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Anatase

Chrysoberyl

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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

3.82-3.973.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-68.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Anatase and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Anatase and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.