Creedite and Scheelite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
5.9-6.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Creedite and Scheelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Creedite and Scheelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.