Childrenite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Aegirine 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 Childrenite and Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.