Childrenite and Musgravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.62-3.68
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Musgravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Musgravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.