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Creedite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.701.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Creedite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Creedite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.