Creedite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Creedite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Creedite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.