Creedite and Triplite Physical Properties

Creedite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Creedite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.