Wardite and Creedite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.81
  
2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
Perfect on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Wardite and Creedite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Creedite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Wardite and Creedite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.