anhydrite

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:calcite
gypsum
halite
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaSO4
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color blue
gray
white
violet
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:A.G._Werner
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1794
gptkbp:event evaporite deposits
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3-3.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label anhydrite
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek anhydros (meaning 'without water')
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.9-3.0
gptkbp:streak white
gptkbp:transformsInto gypsum (when hydrated)
gptkbp:uses cement production
soil treatment
drying agent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:calcium_sulfate
gptkb:Calcium_Sulfate_(CaS)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5