Mohawkite and Creedite Physical Properties

Mohawkite

Creedite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mohawkite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Mohawkite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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