Childrenite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
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.