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Anatase and Wavellite Physical Properties

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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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.36
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
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.

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