Anatase and Iolite Physical Properties

Anatase

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Anatase and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Anatase and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.