Home
Gemstones


Creedite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2.5   

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Creedite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Compare Colorless Gems

Creedite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

Colorless Gems

Colorless Gems


Compare Colorless Gems