Creedite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Creedite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.703.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Creedite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Creedite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.