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Beudantite

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Beudantite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.482.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Conchoidal

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Anhydrite 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 Beudantite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Beudantite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.