Anatase and Microcline Physical Properties

Anatase

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Anatase and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Anatase and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.