×

Amethyst
Amethyst

Childrenite
Childrenite



ADD
Compare
X
Amethyst
X
Childrenite

Amethyst and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amethyst and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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