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Childrenite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.5-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Childrenite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Childrenite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.