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Creedite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Creedite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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