Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MnCO3
  
Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.