Childrenite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Childrenite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Childrenite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.