Childrenite and Boracite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Childrenite and Boracite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Childrenite and Boracite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.