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Childrenite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Childrenite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Childrenite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.