Mottramite and Anatase Physical Properties

Mottramite

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.9

3.82-3.97

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

None observed

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Mottramite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Mottramite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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