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Anhydrite
Anhydrite




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Anhydrite Information

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Astrology

Origin

Mexico

Color

Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray

Streak

White

For which Rashi?

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Planet

-

Element of Planets

-

Energy

-

How to Wear?

Finger

-

Ring Metal

-

Deities

-

Not to wear with

-

Powers

-

Birthstone

Planetary

-

Talisman

-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

-

Durability

-

Specific Gravity

2.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

Mohs Hardness

3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

For violet varieties

Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 59 (Overall)
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent

Refractive Index

1.570-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.042-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

Supports heart health

Respiratory

Good

Reproductive

-

Digestive

-

Psychology

Calmness

Healing

Emotional healing

Qualities Associated

Acceptance

Anhydrite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Anhydrite Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Anhydrite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Anhydrite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Anhydrite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Anhydrite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Mexico.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray.
  • Chemical Formula: CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references.