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Kyanite and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.82-3.97
Amber
1 7.18
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
4-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

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  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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.