Scorzalite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.312.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Scorzalite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Scorzalite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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