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Creedite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
4   

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

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Creedite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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