Chalcedony and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.06-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Chalcedony and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chalcedony and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.