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Anatase and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Anatase and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Anatase and Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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