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Creedite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2   

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

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Creedite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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