Dendrite crystal and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Dendrite crystal

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

12.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Dendrite crystal and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Anhydrite chemical formula.

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

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Dendrite crystal and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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