Anatase and Ettringite Physical Properties

Anatase

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.971.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anatase and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.