Anatase and Strontianite Physical Properties

Anatase

Strontianite

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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

3.82-3.973.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Anatase and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Anatase and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.