Anhydrite and Steatite Physical Properties

Anhydrite and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Anhydrite and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.