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Anatase and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.82-3.973.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Anatase and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Anatase and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.