Anhydrite and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anhydrite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anhydrite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anhydrite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.