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Carnelian and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Creedite Specific Gravity

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