Powellite and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.233.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Powellite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Powellite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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