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Creedite and Fayalite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Creedite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Creedite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.