Childrenite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Childrenite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Childrenite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.