Childrenite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.17-3.18
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Childrenite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Childrenite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.