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Quartz and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Quartz and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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