Childrenite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Childrenite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Childrenite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Childrenite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.