Anatase and Nephrite Physical Properties

Anatase

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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

3.82-3.972.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anatase and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anatase and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.