Childrenite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Childrenite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Childrenite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.