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Creedite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Creedite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Creedite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.