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Hexagonite and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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