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Blue quartz and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue quartz and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Childrenite chemical formula.

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

Blue quartz and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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