Anatase and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anatase

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.973.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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.