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Childrenite and Pyrophyllite 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
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Childrenite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Childrenite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.