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Adularia and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.70
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adularia and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Creedite 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 Adularia and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Adularia and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.