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Anatase and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.971.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Anatase and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Anatase and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.