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Polyhalite and Anatase Physical Properties


Anatase and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.82-3.97   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Perfect on [001] and [011]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Polyhalite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Anatase chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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

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