Childrenite and Sulfur Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Childrenite and Sulfur Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Childrenite and Sulfur Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.