Pietersite and Creedite Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pietersite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Creedite chemical formula.

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

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Pietersite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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