Anhydrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-2.98
3.0-3.3
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
MnCO3
Anhydrite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anhydrite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Anhydrite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.