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Edenite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.70   

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

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Edenite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Creedite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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