Vishnevite and Anatase Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Anatase

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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

Not Available3.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Anatase chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Anatase Specific Gravity

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