Anatase and Wavellite Physical Properties

Anatase

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anatase and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Anatase and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.