Childrenite and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Childrenite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Childrenite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.