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Childrenite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.06-3.251.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {10bar10}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Childrenite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Childrenite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.