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Amber and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Amber and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Childrenite chemical formula.

Amber and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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