Musgravite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

8-8.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Musgravite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Musgravite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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