Anatase and Piemontite Physical Properties

Anatase

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.97Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

[001] good, [100] distinct

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

Not Available

Anatase and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

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Anatase and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.