Childrenite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Childrenite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Childrenite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.