Childrenite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
Childrenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Childrenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.