Childrenite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Childrenite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Childrenite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.