Blue spinel and Childrenite Physical Properties

Blue spinel

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Blue spinel and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 spinel and Childrenite chemical formula.

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

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Blue spinel and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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