Anhydrite and Euclase Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
3.08-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anhydrite and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Anhydrite and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anhydrite and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.