Anatase and Halite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.17
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.0-2.5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
NaCl
Anatase and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anatase and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Anatase and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.