Creedite and Piemontite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.70
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
  
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Creedite and Piemontite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Creedite and Piemontite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.