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Childrenite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
10   

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

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Childrenite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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