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Tugtupite and Anhydrite Physical Properties


Anhydrite and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{111} Imperfect   
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tugtupite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

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Tugtupite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

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

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