Angelite Is the trade name for Anhydrite, It is mostly found in various levels of blue, however, it can also be colorless, brownish, burgundy-red, grey, reddish, rose-pink, violet, and white. It is a soft stone with the hardness of 3-3.5 on the Mohs scale.
Anhydrite was named in 1804 by Abraham Gottlob Werner from the Greek άνυδρος ("anhydros") meaning "without water", in allusion to the lack of water in its composition, in contrast to Gypsum, which contains water.
Pronunciation: AN-hy-drite
Angelite (Anhydrite) Tumbles
SKU: 50005ANG
Anhydrite (Angelite)
- Tumbled
- Natural; Soft-Polish
- Country of Origin: Peru
- Package Quantity: 1 stone
50005ANG Extra-Large