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Hercynite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Hercynite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.39   
2.70   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hercynite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Creedite chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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