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Anhydrite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
4
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anhydrite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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Anhydrite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.