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Chiastolite 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
3.00-3.153.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
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
5-5.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chiastolite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chiastolite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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