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Riebeckite 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
3.28-3.44
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Creedite chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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