Creedite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Creedite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Creedite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.