Anatase and Pietersite Physical Properties

Anatase

Pietersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.97Not Available

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]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Anatase and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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

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Anatase and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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