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Anhydrite
Anhydrite

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Anhydrite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in cold

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-2.984-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

3.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Anhydrite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Anhydrite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.