Childrenite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Childrenite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Childrenite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Childrenite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.