Childrenite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
5.50-6.00
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Childrenite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Cubic Zirconia 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 Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.