Childrenite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7-7.5
  
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
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.