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Creedite and Witherite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.70
4.27-4.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Creedite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.