Heliodor and Childrenite Physical Properties

Heliodor

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Heliodor and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor and Childrenite 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 Heliodor and Childrenite chemical formula.

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

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Heliodor and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.