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Creedite and Baryte Barite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
4.43-4.46
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Baryte Barite 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 Creedite and Baryte Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.