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Creedite and Demantoid 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
3.77-3.95
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
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Creedite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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

Creedite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.