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Arfvedsonite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Arfvedsonite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Creedite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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