Childrenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Childrenite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Childrenite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Childrenite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.