Childrenite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Childrenite

Tortoiseshell

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.251.25-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Childrenite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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

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Childrenite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.