Shungite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Shungite

Anhydrite

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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

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

Shungite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

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

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Shungite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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