Creedite and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Creedite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Creedite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.