Anatase and Forsterite Physical Properties

Anatase

Forsterite

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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

3.82-3.973.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anatase and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.