Tortoiseshell and Anatase Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

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

1.25-1.35

3.82-3.97

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Tortoiseshell and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Tortoiseshell and Anatase Specific Gravity

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