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Childrenite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.06-3.253.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Childrenite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Childrenite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.