Childrenite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
MgAl2O4
  
Childrenite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Childrenite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.