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Creedite and Verdite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.702.80-3.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Creedite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Creedite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.