Kunzite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
3.06-3.25
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Poor/indistinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Kunzite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Kunzite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.