Paraiba and Anatase Physical Properties

Paraiba

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Anatase Specific Gravity

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