Sphene and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.82-3.97
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on [001] and [011]
  
Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
  
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
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.