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Childrenite and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Childrenite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Childrenite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.