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Thulite and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thulite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Thulite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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