Anatase and Friedelite Physical Properties

Anatase

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.973.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{010} Perfect

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.