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Childrenite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Childrenite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Childrenite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.