Anhydrite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 3.5
Specific Gravity 2.9 – 2.98
Refractive Index 1.57 – 1.614
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Birefringence 0.044
Dispersion 0.013
Pleochroism Weak

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Anhydrite
Mohs hardness of Anhydrite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Anhydrite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Anhydrite

경석고(硬石膏, 안히드라이트)는 수분을 함유하지 않은 황산칼슘 광물로, 석고의 무수화물입니다. 청색, 회색, 자주색, 무색 등 다양한 색상을 보이며, 보라색 변종은 '볼라이트(Violite)'라고도 불립니다. 증발암 퇴적층에서 흔히 발견되며, 석고로 변질되어 부피가 팽창하면 암반에 상당한 압력을 가하기도 합니다.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anhydrite?
경석고(硬石膏, 안히드라이트)는 수분을 함유하지 않은 황산칼슘 광물로, 석고의 무수화물입니다. 청색, 회색, 자주색, 무색 등 다양한 색상을 보이며, 보라색 변종은 '볼라이트(Violite)'라고도 불립니다. 증발암 퇴적층에서 흔히 발견되며, 석고로 변질되어 부피가 팽창하면 암반에 상당한 압력을 가하기도 합니다.
What is the hardness of Anhydrite?
Anhydrite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5, making it relatively soft for use in jewelry.
What color is Anhydrite?
Anhydrite is primarily Various.
How much does Anhydrite cost?
Anhydrite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Anhydrite?
Anhydrite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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