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Creedite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Creedite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.70   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Creedite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Creedite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Creedite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Creedite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Creedite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Creedite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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