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Anatase and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anatase and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anatase and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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