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Creedite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Creedite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Creedite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.