Creedite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Creedite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.702.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Creedite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.