Anhydrite Information

Anhydrite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Mexico

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

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1.9 Deities

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1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-2.98

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

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

2.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Pearly, Greasy

3.2 Pleochroism

For violet varieties

3.3 Dispersion

0.01

Rank: 27 (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.570-1.614

1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

3.8 Birefringence

0.042-0.044

0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Blue Gemstones

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. 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, Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, rose, Brown, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray, Colorless, White, Violet, gray.
Chemical Formula: CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references.

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