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Pearl and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Pearl and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Childrenite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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

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