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Childrenite and Cordierite 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
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Childrenite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Childrenite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.