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Childrenite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Childrenite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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