Amazonite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.06-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Amazonite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Childrenite 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 Amazonite and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Amazonite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.