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Childrenite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.13-3.75
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Childrenite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Childrenite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.

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