Childrenite and Indicolite Physical Properties

Childrenite

Indicolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.25Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Childrenite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Childrenite and Indicolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Indicolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Indicolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is Not Available whereas that of Indicolite is Not Available.