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Wavellite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.36   
2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wavellite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Creedite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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