Childrenite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Childrenite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Childrenite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.