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Childrenite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6

Childrenite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Childrenite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.