Musgravite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Musgravite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Musgravite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.