Creedite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Creedite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Creedite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.