Epidote and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Epidote and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Epidote and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Epidote and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Epidote and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Epidote is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.