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Childrenite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Childrenite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Childrenite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.