Anhydrite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

Anhydrite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anhydrite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.