Shigaite and Creedite Physical Properties

Shigaite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Creedite chemical formula.

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

Shigaite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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