Anatase and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
4.27-4.35
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
{010} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anatase and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anatase and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anatase and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.