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Creedite and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.703.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Creedite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Creedite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.