Creedite and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.70
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Creedite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Creedite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Creedite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.