Childrenite and Ammolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
2.75-2.80
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Granular
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
no true cleavage
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Childrenite and Ammolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Childrenite and Ammolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.