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Diaspore and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.402.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Creedite 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 Diaspore and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.