Anatase and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Anatase

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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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.