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Childrenite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Childrenite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Childrenite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.