Anatase and Gahnite Physical Properties

Anatase

Gahnite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.974.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anatase and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.