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Childrenite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.253.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Childrenite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Kyanite 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Childrenite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.