About Anatase
A polymorph of titanium dioxide (TiO2), typically forming small, sharp dipyramidal crystals in various colors. It's associated with promoting change, clarity of perception, and enhancing connection to environmental energies.
Primary Hues
Blue, Black, Brown, Yellow, Red, Greenish, Lilac
Geological & Scientific Details
Anatase is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is TiO2. Common crystal habits include pyramidal (crystals are shaped like pyramids), tabular (form dimensions are thin in one direction)..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: TiO2
- IMA Symbol: Ant[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 79.88 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Black, reddish to yellowish brown, dark blue, gray
- Crystal Habit: Pyramidal (crystals are shaped like pyramids), tabular (form dimensions are thin in one direction).
- Twinning: Rare on {112}
- Cleavage: Perfect on [001] and [011]
- Luster: Adamantine to splendent, metallic
- Streak: Pale yellowish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to nearly opaque