Childrenite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Childrenite

Serpentine

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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

3.06-3.252.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Childrenite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Childrenite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.