Phlogopite and Anatase Physical Properties

Phlogopite

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.78-2.853.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

None, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal (001)

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Phlogopite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Phlogopite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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