Nickeline and Anatase Physical Properties

Nickeline

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

Not Available3.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nickeline and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Nickeline and Anatase Specific Gravity

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