Radiolarite and Creedite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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

Not Available4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Radiolarite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Creedite chemical formula.

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

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Radiolarite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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