Idocrase and Creedite Physical Properties

Idocrase and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Creedite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Idocrase- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Idocrase and Creedite Specific Gravity

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