Childrenite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Childrenite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Childrenite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.