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Creedite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Creedite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

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

Creedite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.