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Anatase and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anatase and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anatase and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.

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