Calcite and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.