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Flint and Anhydrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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
Not Available3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Flint and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Anhydrite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Flint and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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