Childrenite and Sunstone 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

3.06-3.252.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Childrenite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Childrenite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.