Anatase and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anatase

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.82-3.97

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Perfect on [001] and [011]

5.5-6

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

Brittle

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

3.00-3.25

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

CaF₂

Anatase and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Anatase and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.