Creedite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Creedite

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.703.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.7 Fracture

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

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.8 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.9 Mohs Hardness

4.53.5-4

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Creedite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.