Gaylussite and Creedite Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Creedite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaylussite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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