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Anhydrite
Anhydrite

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Anhydrite and Angelite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.90-2.98-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
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Mohs Hardness

3.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO4·2H2O

Anhydrite and Angelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Angelite 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 Anhydrite and Angelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Angelite- CaSO4·2H2O

Anhydrite and Angelite Specific Gravity

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