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Childrenite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.97-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Childrenite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Childrenite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.