Creedite and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
2.50
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Creedite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Creedite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.