Childrenite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Childrenite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Childrenite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.