Kyanite and Anatase Physical Properties

Kyanite

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.65

3.82-3.97

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-7

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kyanite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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