Anhydrite and Langbeinite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
None
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anhydrite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anhydrite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anhydrite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.