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Anatase and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Anatase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97   
2.82   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]   
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Anatase and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Anatase and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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