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Anatase and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.973.20-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.