Creedite and Proustite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
5.51-5.64
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Creedite and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Creedite and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.