Rhodolite and Childrenite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.843.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Rhodolite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

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