Anatase and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Anatase

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.976.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

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

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anatase and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Anatase and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.