Childrenite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.55-3.70
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Childrenite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Childrenite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.