Anhydrite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Anhydrite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-2.983.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

CaF₂

Anhydrite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Anhydrite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.