Anatase and Herderite Physical Properties

Anatase

Herderite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.90-3.02

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

Indistinct on {110}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.