Anatase and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Anatase

Xonotlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.82-3.972.71-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

{???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Anatase and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Anatase and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.