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Anhydrite and Milarite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
2.52-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anhydrite and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Anhydrite and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.