Sulphur and Creedite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
2.70
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4.5
Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sulphur and Creedite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Creedite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sulphur and Creedite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.