Childrenite and Garnet Physical Properties

Childrenite

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Childrenite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Childrenite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.