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Andean Opal and Anatase Physical Properties


Anatase and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.82-3.97   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect on [001] and [011]   

Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Andean Opal and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Andean Opal and Anatase 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 Andean Opal and Anatase chemical formula.

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Andean Opal and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andean Opal and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andean Opal and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andean Opal is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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