Childrenite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.