Statements (29)
Predicate | Object |
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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
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