×

Creedite
Creedite

Erythrite
Erythrite



ADD
Compare
X
Creedite
X
Erythrite

Creedite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.703.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Creedite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Creedite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.