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Mottramite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.70   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Mottramite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Creedite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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