Sulphur and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.082.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Anhydrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulphur and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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