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Childrenite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrSiO4

Childrenite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Childrenite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.