Sphene and Anatase Physical Properties

Sphene

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

Not Available3.82-3.97

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

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sphene and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Sphene and Anatase Specific Gravity

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