Childrenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Childrenite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Childrenite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Childrenite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.