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Piemontite 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
Not Available
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Piemontite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Creedite chemical formula.

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

Piemontite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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