Anatase and Creedite Physical Properties

Anatase

Creedite

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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

3.82-3.972.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Perfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.