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Anhydrite and Sulphur Physical Properties

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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
2.05-2.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Anhydrite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Anhydrite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Anhydrite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anhydrite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anhydrite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anhydrite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.