Childrenite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Childrenite

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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

3.06-3.253.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Childrenite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Childrenite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.