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Clintonite and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.12.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clintonite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clintonite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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