Anatase and Rutile Physical Properties

Anatase

Rutile

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.82-3.97

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Perfect on [001] and [011]

5.5-6

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

Insoluble in acids

4.20-4.30

Uneven, Conchoidal

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

6-6.5

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

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Anatase and Rutile Specific Gravity

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