Anatase and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Anatase

Prasiolite

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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

3.82-3.972.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anatase and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.