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Creedite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Creedite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.