Creedite and Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
4.12-4.18
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Creedite and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Creedite and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.