Hematite and Anatase Physical Properties

Hematite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Anatase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Hematite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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