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Creedite and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.702.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{001} Perfect
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.
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Creedite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Creedite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.