Californite and Anatase Physical Properties

Californite

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.473.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Californite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Californite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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