Childrenite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Childrenite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Childrenite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.