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Kainite and Anatase Physical Properties


Anatase and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.82-3.97   

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

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Perfect on [001] and [011]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Kainite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Anatase chemical formula.

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Kainite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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

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