Chiastolite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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

Chiastolite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Chiastolite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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