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Anatase and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.972.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Anatase and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Anatase and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.