Smaragdite and Anatase Physical Properties

Smaragdite

Anatase

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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

3.24-3.503.82-3.97

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

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Smaragdite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Smaragdite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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