Creedite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Creedite

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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

2.702.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Creedite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.