Bort and Anatase Physical Properties

Bort

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Bort and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Bort and Anatase Specific Gravity

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