Childrenite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Childrenite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.