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Creedite

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Creedite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.702.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100}
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

Mohs Hardness

4.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Creedite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Creedite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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