Childrenite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Childrenite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Childrenite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.