Anatase and Sanidine Physical Properties

Anatase

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anatase and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.