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Anatase and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Anatase and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Anatase and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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