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Childrenite and Peridot 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
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Childrenite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Childrenite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.