Anatase and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Anatase

Phosphophyllite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.82-3.97

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Perfect on [001] and [011]

5.5-6

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

3.07-3.13

Conchoidal, Uneven

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

3-3.5

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anatase and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Anatase and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase Vs Phosphophyllite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is whereas that of Phosphophyllite is .