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Creedite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Creedite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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